The following education and educational schools or institutions are exempted from the provisions of this chapter:

1. Educational programs conducted by a trade, business, professional, or fraternal organization, solely for that organization's membership, or offered on a no-fee basis.

2. Education offered by charitable institutions, organizations, or agencies, so recognized by the board, provided the education is not advertised or promoted as leading toward educational credentials.

3. Postsecondary educational institutions established, operated, and governed by this state.

4. Private four-year institutions chartered or incorporated and operating in the state prior to July 1, 1977, so long as the institutions retain accreditation and are recognized by the United States department of education.

5. Schools of nursing regulated under chapter 43-12.1.

6. Native American colleges operating in this state, established by federally recognized Indian tribes.

7. Institutions whose only physical presence in this state consists of students enrolled in practicums, internships, clinicals, or student teaching in this state.

8. Postsecondary career schools regulated under chapter 15-20.4.